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New BLM program will help boost rural wildland firefighting in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management is launching a process to transfer excess vehicles, equipment and supplies to local fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations in

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO, Upper Snake FO

BLM Christmas tree permits available Nov. 14

‘Tis the season! And for those looking for an outdoor experience as they begin celebrating the holidays, the Bureau of Land Management will begin issuing Christmas tree permits from Nov.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

Island Park pile burning planned

ISLAND PARK, Idaho— BLM Idaho Falls District fire managers anticipate favorable weather conditions for planned pile burning.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM seeks public input on Henry’s Lake recreation improvements

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District is requesting public input on plans for additional recreational access and opportunities on the western and eastern shores of

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

BLM seeks public input for proposed Boulder Creek Vegetation Project

COTTONWOOD, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Cottonwood Field Office has released the draft Boulder Creek Vegetation Project Environmental Assessment (EA) for a 30-day public rev

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Upper Snake FO

BLM’s Egin Lakes Campground to remain open until Oct. 10

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho— To meet the needs of ATV enthusiasts over Columbus Day weekend, the Bureau of Land Management has decided to keep the Egin Lakes campground open until Oct.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO, Pocatello FO

Plan for proposed expansion of Smoky Canyon Mine available for review

SODA SPRINGS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District and Caribou-Targhee National Forest today released a draft environmental impact statement analyzing different alternatives f

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Burley FO

Eagle Scout marks 2 miles of famed Hudspeth Cutoff along California Trail

BURLEY, Idaho – Over the weekend, BLM Archaeologist Luke Hittner joined Eagle Scout hopeful Clayton Koyle and 12 volunteers to place new Carsonite markers along a 2-mile section of the California T

Idaho, Twin Falls DO, Shoshone FO

BLM to lift closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire

FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is lifting the emergency closure of approximately 3,840 acres of BLM administered lands adjacent to the Stewart&nbs

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Lend a hand during BLM’s National Public Lands Day in Pocatello on September 22

Join us in celebrating your public lands during the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Public Lands Day volunteer event in Pocatello on Saturday, September 22.
Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Fire Restrictions to be lifted in south central Idaho

TWIN FALLS, ID -- With summer coming to an end and cooler temperatures arriving Stage One Fire Restrictions will be lifted.  Fire restriction will be lifted September 15, 2018 at one

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

BLM to initiate emergency closure for area near Stewart Creek Fire

FAIRFIELD, Idaho – Effective immediately, the BLM Shoshone Field Office is temporarily closing public lands in and around the Stewart Creek fire area in Camas County for pu

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM to host public field tour of Perjue Canyon

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a field tour on Sept.

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM advisory council to meet in September

BOISE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management announced today it will hold a meeting of the Boise Resource Advisory Council (RAC).

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO, Cottonwood FO

Updated Lower Salmon River Boater Guide now available

COTTONWOOD, Idaho - A newly updated Lower Salmon River Boating Guide is now available to help recreationists plan a simple day trip or a multi-day adventure on the river.  The new gu

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Grangeville Fire Restriction Area will end August 31

GRANGEVILLE, ID – Land management agencies in north–central Idaho will lift Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area – Riverbreaks Zone 1 and the Hells Canyon Nation

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are lifting Stage One Fire Restrictions effective 

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Martin Canyon Road to open

SHOSHONE, Idaho – The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is opening the Martin Canyon Road in Blaine County today, as it is now passable for four-wheel drive vehicles.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM Artist in Residence to offer painting demonstration

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—The BLM Idaho Falls District has announced its selection of professional artist Scott Switzer as the District’s 2018 Artist in Residence.  Switzer’s residency will focus on

Idaho, Boise DO

BLM seeks comments on Ridge to Rivers trail development

BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to provide input on a proposal for new trail and trailhead development in the Boise Foothills Ridge to Rivers planning a

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

BLM to lift emergency closure in certain areas in Blaine County

 CAREY, Idaho –The BLM Shoshone Field Office is lifting the emergency closure on public lands in and around the Sharps fire area in Blaine County on Aug. 15.

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

BLM, Forest Service sign wilderness plan for Jim McClure-Jerry Peak area

CHALLIS, Idaho— The BLM Idaho Falls District and the U.S.

Idaho, Coeur d Alene DO

Fire danger prompts lands agencies to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in northern Idaho

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – With the threat of wildfire danger increasing rapidly in northern Idaho, local land management agencies will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all lands within the Coeur d’

Idaho, Twin Falls DO

Wildfire Prevention and Education Team Mobilized

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO - As extreme wildfire conditions increase across Idaho, the Bureau of Land Management mobilized a Wildland Fire Prevention Education Team to enhance ongoing local wildfire ou

Idaho, Idaho Falls DO

Stage I Fire Restrictions in effect (Eastern Idaho)

The Bureau of Land Management Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are issuing Stage I Fire Restrictions. This restriction goes into effect August 6 at 12:01 a.m.